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Prepare My Heart to Receive Your Peace, Lord

Posted by Nan Jones | Dec 1, 2024 | Uncategorized |

Father, show me Your truths. I want to know You in Your fullness — all that You are. I want to walk in the light of Your glory all the days of my life — to behold Your beauty, to recognize Your majesty, to know Your touch. Prepare my heart to receive Your peace and let it reign in my life.

I want my heart to be a welcoming dwelling place for You and a safe haven for those who are hurting. I want Your peace to overflow through me into their lives. People need You, Lord.

Deep in the Center of the Soul is a Chamber for Peace

Posted by Nan Jones | Nov 28, 2024 | Uncategorized |

The earth lay still outside my window. Quiet. Peace-full. The interlude between the dark of night and the light of dawn is extraordinary and always awakens me to the things of God. The majesty of a sunrise quickens my awareness of His presence, and opens my heart as a chamber for peace.

This morning was no different. The eastern sky held a blanket of lavender and blush which slowly lowered its beauty over this tumultuous world.

Help Me Look to You and Remember You are God

Posted by Nan Jones | Nov 24, 2024 | Uncategorized |

Father, You are Jehovah-Shalom, the Lord my peace. I know of Your sovereignty — I appreciate Your sovereignty. Understanding that You have complete authority over all things is a great comfort to me. Help me look to You at all times and remember that You are God.

There are days when I insist on taking matters into my own hands … as if I know better. It’s ridiculous, I know.

A Reflection of Grace on the Forest’s Edge

Posted by Nan Jones | Nov 21, 2024 | Uncategorized |

The aged apple tree stretched toward the heavens with its thin, finger-like branches. It grew on the forest’s edge surrounded by pine, oak, and hemlocks — growing despite its conditions, which was quite obviously a happenstance, a surprise to its forest shadows … a reflection of God’s goodness and grace.

And now, as autumn has its last hoorah before winter’s chill, my eye saw something new …

God, Will You Turn My Mourning into Dancing for You?

Posted by Nan Jones | Nov 17, 2024 | Uncategorized |

Father, You have taught me to say, “It is well with my soul,” regardless of what I am facing. Life is hard, but You are good. You are faithful and true. When I look to You, You turn my mourning, my sorrow, and my despair into joyful dancing before You. My heart becomes filled with praise — not because of my circumstances, but because of Your abiding presence.

Please forgive me for when I allow the difficult places to consume me, and I give them all my attention. I quickly become overwhelmed, submerged below the murky darkness they create. You have made a way for me to be free from the chains that bind me. You promise to give me beauty for my ashes, and praise instead of despair.

Author: Nan Jones

Prepare My Heart to Receive Your Peace, Lord

Deep in the Center of the Soul is a Chamber for Peace

Help Me Look to You and Remember You are God

A Reflection of Grace on the Forest’s Edge

God, Will You Turn My Mourning into Dancing for You?

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